The 2023 Edition

Combining our involvement in the crypto space with our long-term patronage of the arts, we announced the launch of the world’s first NFT Art Prize last year to emphasize the link between art and technology by supporting artists who, in their own way, revolutionize the world of art. The call for application for this first edition incorporating the theme “Orient meets Occident” proved to be a success with over 140 applications since its opening in January 2023.

We are proud to announce the winner of this first edition as well as the 9 international artists shortlisted by our jury and their artworks which have all been exhibited at the 2023 Non Fungible Conference.

THE 2023 ABS NFT ART PRIZE WINNER

MARJAN MOGHADDAM

Glitch Intaleqi

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The 2023 Finalists

LOUIS-PAUL CARON

Orient Express

Fascinated by animation and cartoon short films from an early age, Louis-Paul Caron creates 3D digital artworks that revisit neoclassical paintings. Through his pieces, he tackles today strong and committed themes, such as the relation between man and machine, the political power and place of citizens in relations to the state.

ABDOULAYE BARRY

Arabesque

French 2D/3D motion designer Abdoulaye Barry has been creating NFTs since 2020, from abstract animated artworks to 3D surrealist environments, highly inspired by microorganisms.

CODE22 - ANT0N1NO | SHA22 | EGOES4

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Emilie-Alice Fabrizi, Antoine Sarraute et Sha22 join forces to push the boundaries of multiple graphic universes, thus creating a visual link with contemporary elements for a new reflection.

RIZACAN KUMAS

Breeze

Turkish photographer Rizacan Kumas defines himself as a visual storyteller. Specializing in documentary photography, he captures the relationship between people and land from Asia to the West.

FIONA ABOUD

Generations

Brazilian-American artist Fiona Aboud explores identity through abstract works and portraits. She deconstructs stereotypes to foster more nourishing relationships.

GIULIO APRIN

Sands of Time

Italian photographer Giulio Aprin would describe himself as an explorer, a storyteller. A recognized artist, he is passionate about remote places, especially deserted regions.

FREDERIK DE WILDE

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Post-conceptual artist, De Wilde works at the intersection of art, science, and technology, exploring at the heart of his innovative artistic practice the inaudible, intangible, invisible.

POPEYE PAZURU

East Wind, West Wind

French, Popeye Pazuru links collage, digital and interactive art at the heart of his work. He is also a member of the Ponzi DAO where the idea of ENS Art was born.

BARD IONSON

Future Is Where East & West Touch

OG crypt artist Bård Ionson creates political and crypto-specific artworks. He explores color, form, the organic and the abstract by including identifiable contemporary symbols.

The 2023 edition jury

The prize is supported by a panel of judges and expert mentors from the art and digital worlds. For the first edition of the Arab Bank Switzerland NFT Art Prize, the jury was presided over by Inna Modja.